After an undefeated run in NBA Cup group play, the Los Angeles Lakers are out to continue their success with a home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.

The Lakers carry an overall six-game winning streak into the game, with the last four victories coming with LeBron James finally on the floor. James did not start his NBA-record 23rd season until Nov. 18 when he returned from a sciatica condition.

James now is the one who has to blend in with the Lakers' dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Doncic collected 35 points and 11 assists against his former team when Los Angeles earned a 129-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.

Reaves led the Lakers with 38 points on 12-of-15 shooting from the floor, including 6 of 8 from 3-point range. James continued to ease

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